Apple gift cards, delay in activation

Any reason why suddenly redeeming gift cards is taking up to 24 hours?

We can normally use them straight away.

Receipts say activation successful and one says up to 24 hours. But still unable to use the credit.

Posted on Dec 15, 2023 4:09 PM

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Dec 15, 2023 10:24 PM in response to noelene256

noelene256 wrote:

Any reason why suddenly redeeming gift cards is taking up to 24 hours?
We can normally use them straight away.
Receipts say activation successful and one says up to 24 hours. But still unable to use the credit.

As far as I know any time delay would have to be instated by the retailer. Activation is instant unless the store has some sort of activation delay policy.


If it's been 24 hours and the card still doesn't work, go back to the retailer for assistance or contact Apple Support.

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